Technical Specialist

About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is one of six academic units in the Faculty of Engineering. Faculty and staff in the department support and foster the educational and research pursuits of undergraduate and graduate engineering students, while providing the best student experience. The Department aspires to become one of the top Civil Engineering Departments in the world. It will do so by relentlessly pursuing excellent research, faculty profile and graduate and undergraduate education that engages students.

For more information visit: http://www.eng.uwo.ca/civil/

To view Western Engineering’s Mission, Vision and Values click here.  

Responsibilities

The Technical Specialist will apply their expertise and knowledge to support all of the functions within a laboratory or research project.  The Technical Specialist will provide hands-on technical support to ensure timely and reliable service to students and/or researchers. The incumbent will understand the associated risks of working with contaminated materials (VOCs, dioxins, furans, and hydrocarbons) and follow all appropriate safety requirements, including mechanical ventilation, respirators, and protective clothing to mitigate associated risks. Lastly, the Technical Specialist will take all required health and safety training and abide by Western's lab safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications 

Education:
-   Undergraduate Degree in a relevant discipline

Experience:
-   2 years' working experience in a related academic research environment

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
-   Familiarity with University research policies and practices
-   Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
-   Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
-   Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users
-   Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate procedural documentation
-   Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other applications or equipment used to support the laboratory or research project
-   Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
-   Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
-   Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
-   Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
-   Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
-   Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach others to meet high performance standards
-   Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
-   Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
-   Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
-   Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth.  Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre.  Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Affirmation Policy

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application.  In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications.  Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.


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